Location: Exeter, Devon
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Dependent on Experience
Holiday: 20 Days plus 8 Bank Holidays
Sector: Construction, Groundworks
Our client is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across Devon, partnering with over ten of the UK's largest housebuilders to deliver high-quality infrastructure and groundworks for residential developments. By managing the early stages of construction, they play a key role in streamlining the development process and supporting the delivery of much-needed new homes. Their success is driven by a dedicated in-house team of skilled professionals who consistently deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support projects across Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, and Wiltshire.
As a Groundworks Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the full commercial lifecycle of groundworks packages, including excavation, drainage, foundations, and external works, from tender through to final account. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, valuations, and variations, manage budgets and cash flow, and work closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate reporting and effective cost control. The role also includes contract administration, risk management, and subcontractor procurement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance standards.
Position duties
Deliver end-to-end commercial oversight, ensuring projects remain financially viable from inception to completion.
Lead tender submissions, including pricing, bid analysis, and development of winning strategies.
Oversee change management processes, ensuring variations are accurately assessed, agreed, and recorded.
Manage contract documentation and obligations to ensure all parties meet agreed terms.
Provide strategic cost advice to support decision-making across projects.
Develop and sustain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Monitor project performance against budgets, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
Attend project sites across Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, and Wiltshire as required.
Champion a strong health and safety culture, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal systems and procedures.
Carry out detailed measurement and take-offs from technical drawings and specifications.
Support the selection and onboarding of subcontractors and suppliers through structured evaluation.Position Requirements
Degree in Quantity Surveying
Groundworks experience is essential to this position
Strong analytical skills and numeracy skills
Background in procurement, tendering and contract strategy
Strong commercial awareness is essential
Clear, written and verbal communication skills
May involve working to tight deadlines during project handover or tender periods.
Proven track record in managing effectively through the whole project lifecyclePosition Remuneration
Salary from £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
Office hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
20 Days Annual Leave 8 Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Company vehicle available
Friendly office atmosphere within a growing businessThis is an opportunity to join one of the regions largest groundworks firms, where people come first and personal growth is promoted.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year